Author Archives: amy

This is very short notice, but Marichelle of Heart Handmade is going to host the next Etsy Shop Live in a few hours (Thursday 7pm EST)!

Handmade fans from around the world can enter a “virtual auditorium” and take part in the ETSY SHOP LIVE event. And as a host, Marichelle willl be showcasing 20-30 curated products via a live Web cam broadcast. Participating users will have the ability to click and buy each product in real time as I talk through her picks.

The full line-up includes: Michele Maule, Esther Coombs, Katie Runnels, Holly Stalder, Jessica Gonacha, astulabee, Savor, Moop and many, many more, the whole list of which you can see on HH.

I’ll be there Marichelle! 🙂

It’s always comforting to know that I am not alone in dealing with self-doubt and fears. The best thing about being a part of the artistic community is the sharing that goes on — sometimes behind closed doors.

The Good to Know Project is full of advice + inspiration from artists/illustrators/designers on creativity, business and life. Every month, we ask one question and forward it to friends of Pikaland, who in turn will share their thoughts on a particular subject.

There’s so many things to learn — about creativity, about business, and also about how to manage it all. So right now, our doors open to everyone who needs a little lift in spirits. Maybe you’ll find a kindred spirit. You might even learn a thing or two. The best part is that everyone is in it together.

And that’s good to know.

xo
Amy

Purchase a copy

All participating artists’ answers are shown on the website (but does not include their accompanying illustrations), so if you’d rather have one in hand for that instant pick-me-up, then you can purchase a copy or download a PDF over in our shop.

++ If you’d like to stock up on the zine at your shop, we also accept wholesale orders. Please email me at amy{AT}pikaland.com!

Participate!

For artists who wish to participate, scroll down and fill in our form here.

I’m piqued by the combination of patterns and the symbolism behind Richard Colman’s work. He also has a limited-edition book for sale, I Was Just Leaving: The Dirty Version which you can purchase here. And uh, there’s some nudity (and more) in his work, so you might want them youngs ‘uns to stay clear until they’re a little older.